I had originally hoped to include information not just about digital SLR cameras but also about lenses and DSLR accessories.

The camera guide took much longer than I had anticipated, since I wanted to make sure that I covered all the latest models from each manufacturer. Turns out there are a lot of new cameras released in 2012!

Second - and you'll realize it the minute you click on the link above - I'm in the process of re-organizing/redesigning the web site.

I do this about once every 2 years or so, to make sure that the pages are not only up-to-date but also that they display well on a wide variety of web browsers and platforms.

Also, this recent update is laying the groundwork for a future development: the mobile version of the Digital SLR Guide.

I realize that more and more people are looking for information when they are on the go, and not necessarily sitting in front of a computer.

The latest version of the guide will be more mobile-friendly (I've checked it on an iPad and iPhone so far) so you can look up some camera info, compare prices or read a review when you're standing in a store trying to decide what to buy.

Hopefully Nikon will address the issue soon and find a way to correct the problem. The D600 sounds like a great camera except for this one major issue.

2012 Digital SLR Buyer Guide

2012 was a good year for the digital SLR, especially the high-end models.

This may be a reflection of the growth of mirrorless digital cameras, many of which are aimed at the consumer market.

Or maybe the manufacturers are just waiting for 2013 to update their line of entry-level cameras.

The big innovation of 2012 was the touch-screen LCD, introduced on the Canon Rebel 650D T4i. Since touch screens are so common with other devices expect them to appear on other DSLRs soon.

Wireless connectivity is also making its appearance - while no DSLR currently has wireless built in, cameras like the Nikon D3200 are compatible with wireless adapters that let you send images to your phone or tablet.

Finally, 2012 saw the release of two full-frame cameras priced under $3,000: the Nikon D600 and the Canon 6D. This may not sound like much, but it's a step toward making this more advanced cameras accessible to non-professional photographers. I'm still saving pennies for mine.